Cochylis caulocatax
Razowski, 1984
Cochylis caulocatax is a of leafroller in the Tortricidae, described by Razowski in 1984. The species is known from Venezuela and has also been recorded in the southern United States. As a member of the Cochylis, it belongs to a group of small moths commonly associated with plants in the Asteraceae family, though specific relationships for this species remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cochylis caulocatax: //koʊˈkaɪ.ləs ˌkaʊ.loʊˈkeɪ.tæks//
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Distribution
Venezuela; southern United States
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'caulocatax' is derived from Greek roots; 'caulo-' refers to stem or stalk, and 'catax' may relate to destruction or damage, possibly alluding to larval feeding habits on plant stems, though this interpretation remains speculative without direct observation.